Glossary of Waste Terms- K

Kerbside Collection Householders may place recyclables in special containers, usually boxes or special bins provided by the operator. The operator collects the contents of the containers from the kerbside or doorstep. The collection may be either in conjunction with the normal refuse collection or, as in the case of Kerbside Dublin, by a separate dedicated vehicle.

Kerbside Recycling Kerbside recycling is the collection of any material from domestic residences for the purpose of reprocessing.